The Brain Candy Podcast

Sarah busts out a food fun fact that blows our mind. We learn about a company that will rent a family to you if you've lost a loved one or are estranged from your family. Sarah talks about how an airline keeps a dead body closet in case somebody dies mid-flight. Susie shares the history of Mommy & Me fashion. We debate the Yanny/Laurel phenomenon. Plus, we interview Mythbusters star, Kari Byro...

Today we learn why women don't get as many transplants as men, and we're pissed. Hear the history of the escalator. Sarah talks about a strange sex cat chateau. Find out why some people believe gay culture is dying because of the internet. We debate whether straight people should go to (Gay) Pride. Plus, we talk to Dr. Nina Shapiro who reveals why we're worried about the wrong things. She tells us...

Today we learn about a slurp-cancelling fork that silences your noodle noises. We discuss Sarah's sense of humor, & why she doesn't realize how funny she is. She reveals why porn has changed for her because she aged out of her own fantasies. Hear about an experiment Ikea did where they bullied a plant, & find out why scientists don't believe the results. They discuss why crows have receive...

Today Susie gets a tutorial about the history & burgeoning rap career of the Cash Me Outside girl. We learn about how scientists trained a spider to jump on command. We find out why prisons have sexist policies. Susie reveals why women don't write letters to the editor. Sarah claims men have pressure to be perfect (& Susie is skeptical). We discuss the Rachel Dolezal documentary, and why w...

Today we discuss the reaction to Sarah's pregnancy and miscarriage announcement. Sarah talks about a kid who flew to Bali because he was mad at his parents. Susie reveals why a certain tribe of people can stay under water for up to 5 hours per day. We discuss why we think the Olympics are becoming obsolete and why there's really no such thing as "fairness." We hear why credit card algorithms might...

Today we start by laughing about the #pooperintendent, a superintendent who was caught pooping at the school. Sarah talks about a man who gets women he meets online to buy him dinner because he dines-and-dashes. We talk about the recent Correspondents' Dinner uproar. Sarah discusses the Rachel Dolezal documentary. They discuss the issue of the Barbie doll and whether her history is feminist or opp...

Today we discuss Sarah's latest reality tv obsession, & why she can't get enough of it. Susie discusses why Happiest Baby on the Block techniques used to be for everyone & shifted towards the rich. We discuss the history of noise (yes, there is a history to noise). We talk about a ping-pong ball experiment, the origin of the choker necklace, & why eyes are not the windows to the soul a...

We begin with the do's & don'ts of Sarah's work attire, and why she's turning into a witchy woman. We pontificate on our excitement about the capture of the alleged Golden State Killer, and why we think we are responsible for it. We celebrate the conviction of Bill Cosby and the women who fought for their truth. We find out the science behind why women don't quit. Plus, we talk to Nell Scovell...

Today begins with a rowdy discussion about mix(ed) tapes, and Sarah talks about the rules of making playlists. We then talk about how growing up poor makes you always have a plan b for what job you'd do in an emergency. Susie discusses a cherry factory that had a scandalous secret. We learn about beer that is made out of toilet water. Plus, we discuss the robots that tried to build Ikea furniture....

Today we find out how long it takes to become friends (& why it's different for Susie & Sarah). Hear about Sarah's cancelled birthday, why she loves Tim McGraw, & what she thinks about Kendrick Lamar's Pulitzer. We discuss Cardi B's pregnancy & career. Plus, we hear why Sarah almost won a big prize (again). We also learn about a "women's" word search & why a woman was caught ea...

Sarah had to make a trip to the DMV (for a hilarious reason), and it did not go well. We discuss the problem with the Simpsons' character, Apu. We talk about the new cult docu-series, Wild, Wild Country. We explore the unintended consequences of genealogy sites (& this was recorded before the Golden State Killer news!). Hear about a man who drove a taxi trying to find his abducted daughter (&a...

We thought today's show was going to bring a joyful surprise, but instead it is a difficult one. Hear what's been going on with Sarah, and why she hasn't been herself lately. We also discuss crazy news stories like the woman who was embalmed alive, Katy Perry's questionable shoes, roads that play music, and more.  Listen to more podcasts like this:  https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read th...

Today we discuss Jewish mysticism (and Jewish people who eat bacon), and why Susie is taking a class on it. They talk about the Netflix docuseries, Girls Incarcerated, and why Sarah should work at a jail. We learn about a Mummy who might be a mommy, and science is on the case. Plus, we are shocked a new grammatical trend, we find out a tragedy with dairy farmers, and we talk about bananas (not tha...

We discuss the new Cristiano Ronaldo bust, and why the man who sculpted the original terrible bust dealt with a lot of pain after his failure went viral. Sarah talks about the new "reality face" trend in plastic surgery. We debate whether parents should post pics of their toddlers on social media. Plus, we talk about the strange trend of snorting condoms. Listen to more podcasts like this:  h...

Today we talk about a strange new product designed to make women more confident, but we have our doubts. We talk about circumcision, and whether we agree with the practice. We discuss the Roseanne reboot, and whether the political stuff ruins it. Sarah tells stories about dirty bath toys, a duck murder, and a man who got a chip implanted in his body to help him ride the subway. Plus we find out ab...

Today we talk about our mutual anxiety about taking polygraph tests even though we aren't lying (or are we???). We talk about professional cheerleaders, and why the cheerleaders are claiming their contracts are sexist and discriminatory. We debate the new "promposal" trend in high schools. Plus, we talk about a book Susie read about mental health and the prison system and Sarah shares about why we...

Today we learn the history of BBQ, and why it is steeped in racism. We talk about the creepy way Amazon's Alexa keeps laughing at people. We discuss the self-driving car who killed a pedestrian, and why we're freaked out by it. We also talk about the recent Nat Geo cover that showed twins who have different skin color. Plus, we interview Elizabeth Catte about her book What You're Getting Wrong Abo...

Today we hear about Sarah's recent ride in a Ferrari, and why she hated every second of it. We find out to our delight that wine is good for your teeth (despite those pesky stains). Susie shares a controversy with the Joy of Cooking, and why faulty science is to blame. We debate a restaurant that charges differently based upon skin color. Plus, we interview the creator of Mortified, Dave Nadelberg...

Today we debate the virtues of weighted blankets, we find out how much Dolly Parton's boobs are insured for. We hear about the astronaut twins who now have different DNA because of their work. Hear what the most popular perfume of all time is. We learn about a mystery woman at a Smithsonian conference, and why people are trying to find her now. We talk about librarians, and we hear the case agains...

Today Sarah talks about how she enraged some Brainiacs, and apologize for her "happy ending" story. We read some of your superstitions, and reveal our own. We talk about International Women's Day, tattoo parlors for women, and the science of tattoos. And we interview STEM enthusiast, and Smart Girl, Dr. Kate Biberdorf who teaches the fun of chemistry and does amazing explosive science videos. For...

Today begins with a discussion on something called the Family Cloth that replaces toilet paper. Then we learn about the new Barbies featuring historically significant women. We debate a new trend of history books "outing" gay people. We talk about gender reveal parties, and whether we like them. Sarah talks about nursing homes bringing strippers in to perk up the men.  Listen to more podcasts...

Hear some of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) moments from our Challenge days, but more importantly we talk about some of the most inspiring, cringe-worthy, scandalous, and silly moments on the show that you guys sent to us. Danny's mom dying, Diem taking off her wig, Bananas backpack, and the moment we thought Veronica was going to die. Listen to more podcasts like this:  https://wavepodca...

Today we analyze Sarah's sexuality, and why she can't find the perfect label under which to identify. Susie talks about a strange Chinese funeral custom. We discuss the future of depression treatment. Sarah tells about the time she went to Coachella, and it made her anti-drugs. Plus, bong cleaning, Barbra Streisand's dogs, and a strange divorce settlement. Listen to more podcasts like this: ...

Sarah shares some of the country's most bizarre regional slang, and Susie thinks this means it time for her to demonstrate her Pittsburgh yinzer accent. We hear about royal gag gifts, and what the Megan Markle bought the Queen for Christmas. Plus, we talk to Amy Kaufman, author of Bachelor Nation about America's guiltiest pleasure. We hear what goes on behind-the-scenes, and why we should all be d...

Sarah creeps us out with the story of the Island of the Dolls. We debate the legitimacy of doll hospitals. We are loving the mediocre skier who made the Olympics by using loopholes in the qualifications. Sarah talks about a documentary she watched about drugs that has her freaked out. Susie shares the history of dice. We debate adult thumb-sucking.  Listen to more podcasts like this:  ht...